Mescaline

Hallucinogenic alkaloid isolated from the flowering heads (peyote) of Lophophora (formerly Anhalonium) williamsii, a Mexican cactus used in Indian religious rites and as an experimental psychotomimetic. Among its cellular effects are agonist actions at some types of serotonin receptors. It has no accepted therapeutic uses although it is legal for religious use by members of the Native American Church.

Year introduced: PEYOTE was see under MESCALINE 1963-1978

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Tree Number(s): D02.092.471.683.635, D03.132.524

MeSH Unique ID: D008635

Registry Number: RHO99102VC

Entry Terms:

• 3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenethylamine
• Trimethoxyphenethylamine
• Peyote
• Mezcalin

Pharmacologic Action:

• Hallucinogens
• Serotonin Receptor Agonists

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